Fortnite Leaks NBA Legend Coming to the Game

A Fortnite leaker has hinted that Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal is coming to the game on October 4. Thanks to datamining, many aspects of Fortnite get leaked ahead of time, including this skin, which may drop in just a few days.

Leakers have gone beyond the annual offerings of Fortnitemares and the anniversary event to look into what else may be coming to the game. While Fortnite leakers get things wrong sometimes, a staggering number of things have been confirmed through leaks in the past. Fortnite OG, Absolute Doom, and countless skins have been leaked ahead of being officially added to the game by Epic Games. Some of the skins that were leaked before being dropped include Peter Griffin, Loki, Disney’s The Incredibles, and many more. One leaker has suggested that the famous NBA player, spokesman, and meme king Shaquille O’Neal is coming to the game soon.

Known leaker ShiinaBR recently shared an update regarding Fortnite x Shaq coming on October 4. The initial tweet doesn’t delve into any major questions fans had, but a follow-up included a video of Shaq teasing his arrival to Fortnite during one of his performances as DJ Diesel. In this clip, a video plays on two projector screens behind the DJ showing what appears to be a Fortnite skin that shares his likeness. The skin is wearing a matching chain and is rocking behind a turntable like DJ Diesel, waving his arms repeatedly while he plays music. This could be highlighting an upcoming Emote or even the Fortnite Festival concert.

Fortnite Could Be Getting a Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal Skin

Many gamers are expecting Shaq to receive the Fortnite Icon Series treatment, with fans speculating what his Backbling, Emote, and Harvesting Tool could be. Because Shaq has been an actor, featured as a sports commentator, was a spokesman for multiple companies, and is the focus of many memes, there are countless possibilities for a Fortnite bundle. Some fan recommendations include an Emote of Shaq breaking a basketball hoop, a Kazaam skin variant, and a Papa John’s Back Bling. DJ Diesel music may also become available in the growing list of Jam Tracks or be featured on one of the in-game radio stations. As most of the responses to the leak are positive, October 4 may be a big day for the Item Shop.

Because Shaq has teased the skin during a concert and an Instagram reel, this leak may be more valid than others. As Epic Games continues to add new celebrities and collaborations to Fortnite, Shaq won’t be the last major reveal.